Jose Berrios of the Toronto Blue Jays aims for his third win of the season this Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, concluding their three-game series. After the Blue Jays secured a 5-3 victory on Saturday, thanks in part to Daulton Varsho’s grand slam, the series stands even, with the Rockies taking the opener 12-4 on Friday.
Berrios, boasting a 2-0 record with a 1.45 ERA, has been stellar in his first three starts of the season. In his previous outing, he pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings during the Blue Jays’ 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Facing off against Berrios will be Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland, who seeks his first win of the season with a 0-2 record and a 16.03 ERA. Sunday marks Freeland’s first career start against the Blue Jays. Despite a challenging start to the season, Freeland aims to rebound after a solid performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Additionally, Yariel Rodriguez made his major league debut for the Blue Jays on Saturday, pitching 3 2/3 innings and allowing only one run while striking out six. Manager John Schneider highlighted the flexibility in their pitching strategy, with Bowden Francis ultimately earning the win in relief.
Overall, the stage is set for an intriguing matchup as both teams look to secure the series victory.
